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Old 12-31-2009, 12:45 AM
1986nate 1986nate is offline
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Re: NEW Engine Idea For the SVX!

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Originally Posted by Nevin View Post
What I've never understood is why they don't mate a diesel and an electric motor, similar to the gas/electric hybrids we have now. Amazing highway mileage + low emissions around town... Why not??
Because us stupid Americans think that diesels are horrible polluting motors that are unreliable and a pain to deal with in cold temps.... Pretty much because of the diesels we had here in the 80's and people relish in the past.

VW DIESELS FTW!!!
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